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Reykjavík Downtown Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Hallgrimskirkja

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Coffee shop
Basic Single Room, Kitchenette | Street view
Terrace/patio
Basic Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Economy Quadruple Room, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reykjavík Downtown Hotel offers comfort and convenience with its restaurant, coffee shop, and garden. Guests can enjoy free coffee or tea in the lobby while planning visits to nearby landmarks like Hallgrimskirkja church or the Laugavegur shopping district.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 12 - Sep 13
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Tomorrow

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Basic Single Room, Kitchenette | Living area

Basic Single Room, Kitchenette

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Quadruple Room, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Quadruple Room, Kitchenette

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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Basic Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Economy Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Triple Room, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Triple Room, Kitchenette

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Single Room | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Reykjavik, a neighborhood in Reykjavik, Reykjavík Downtown Hotel is in a shopping district. Harpa and Einar Jonsson Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Reykjavik Harbour and Sky Lagoon. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Laugardalsvollur or Laugardalsholl. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale-watching.
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Map
Skólavörðustígur 42, Reykjavik, 101

What's nearby

  • Hallgrimskirkja - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Laugavegur - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Harpa - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Reykjavik City Hall - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Reykjavik Harbour - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Reykjavik–Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bakarí Sandholt - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Café Loki - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Te & Kaffi - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Reykjavik Roasters - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café Babalú - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Reykjavík Downtown Hotel

Hotel near Reykjavik Harbour
Near Hallgrimskirkja and Laugavegur, Reykjavík Downtown Hotel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Tour/ticket assistance, ATM/banking services, and luggage storage
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Reykjavík Downtown Hotel include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • Kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from March 5 2024 to March 26 2024 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Reykjavík Down Town Hotel
Reykjavík Downtown Hotel Hotel
Reykjavík Downtown Hotel Reykjavik
Reykjavík Downtown Hotel Hotel Reykjavik

Frequently asked questions

Is Reykjavík Downtown Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Reykjavík Downtown Hotel?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Reykjavík Downtown Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Reykjavík Downtown Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Reykjavík Downtown Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Reykjavik, this hotel is steps from Skólavörðustígur and Hallgrimskirkja. Laugavegur and Harpa are also within 15 minutes.

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Reykjavík Downtown Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 166 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 166 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 166 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 166 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 166 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chelsi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying here! We got a large room and it's so convenient being next to a little grocery Mart and right in the middle of Downtown
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Kent

We liked that you could walk to Downtown and restaurants were close.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shiela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice view and nice staff

10/10 Excellent

bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Staff was excellent..great price. Had wonderful experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Spot Downtown

We loved our stay. The hotel has a lot of unique character. Our room was spacious with a large bathroom, gorgeous balcony view and a kitchenette for easy cooking.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They were incredibly accommodating and helpful. Made our trip so much easier!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very kind and helpful staff. Perfect location to walk anywhere. Right across the street from the Hallgrimskirkja church and a beautiful sculpture garden.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Koo

Liked: Staff & service
Hotel wise is basic , location is strategies , nothing to comment with this price
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Alma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great location

Hotel is in a great location, and easily accessible to the city and not too far from the main road. The bathroom needs some acrobat abilities due to its compact nature.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place is shut down.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great location

Excellent location! That's what saves the place. It's otherwise mediocre.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owner was very welcoming upon our arrival. He helped us with directions, including walking us to a meeting spot we needed to find.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

stephanie

Liked: Staff & service
The hotel is centrally located and very close to bus stop #8 which is next to one of the most visible landmarks. Its perfect for a short no frills stay. The owner is kind. When choosing a place to stay in Reykjavik either you splurge and be far away from downtown or you compromise and be centrally located. I only stayed 1night and it worked for me.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good for solo travel

This was my second stay at this hotel, and it’s exactly what I’m looking for on solo travels - a decent room and not too expensive. It’s not the most luxurious place, but I wouldn’t expect that for the price. The location is great too, as it’s very close to bus stop 8, and you can reach the city centre on foot.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vitaliya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay

Great location. Across from church. Centraly downtown. Easy walk to numerous city attractions. Across from bus dtop 8. Room is clean . Beds comfy. Friendly 24 hrs front desk. Brkfst.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This spot was perfect for 2 friends on the go...we didn't hang in room. Great location and price . Cramped bathroom and noisy at night. (Noise expected for central location). We had a good experience!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Elvia Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff friendly and helpful Water does have strong egg smell But overall great location!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Nino Ace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious but a bit rundown.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location. Was very happy I could get into my room earlier than normal check-in. They helped me make arrangements to get to the airport. However that bus never came so I was lucky a stranger helped me. No fault of the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Krzysztof

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
On the good side it was location, location and location and - that’s it…. Very outdated, dirty, multiple fixes with duct tape, etc. You can survive one night there…
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent no-frills budget hotel, great location

Only had about 15 hours in Reykjavik so literally checked in (super easy and friendly) and slept there. Room is budget so no frills but the bed was super comfy, the shower had pressure and was hot, and there was even a little kitchen area with microwave, fridge, sink and plates, cutlery etc. I didn't eat at the restaurant but it smelled amazing. The owner let me keep my bag there after checkout. All in all, for the crazy prices in this city and for what I needed, it was perfect.it was right near the bus stop for the airport shuttle and perfectly located for checking out the church and city.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Wilfried

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Never again.

The hotel did not have a reception. I think that it should not be labeled a hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Martyn

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No reception TV didn’t work no tea or coffee no bedsheets dirty radiator Terrible experience
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Jerry

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
You enter via a Vietnamese restaurant, very odd. Difficult to find back way into the building. It’s not a Hotel. No thermostat to control heat. 5 TV channels.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not really an expert on Iceland lodging, but it seems to me this particular location can upgrade the room and it’s furniture with little effort. It’s not cheap so I believe they should improve the place! Having said that I do t have much to compare to!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

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